June 3, 2025 - Negros Now Daily

SRA seeks emergency powers to contain RSSI infestation

June 3, 2025

Describing the spread of red striped-soft scale insect (RSSI) as “alarming”, with infected sugarcane fields quadrupled in just eight days, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is seeking emergency powers and the help of other government agencies to contain the spread in Negros Island, which accounts for over 60 percent of the country’s sugar produce.

Capitol eyes rebidding of P1.2B bulk water project

June 3, 2025

The provincial government of Negros Occidental is eyeing a rebidding of its P1.2- billion bulk water supply project, which was initially participated by a lone bidder, citing the high water tariff being asked per cubic meter.

Albee: Bacolod to launch P20 a kilo rice on June 5

June 3, 2025

The P20 per kilo rice project will be launched in Bacolod City on June 5, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. in attendance, Mayor Alfredo Benitez said June 2.

NegOcc not closing borders amid emerging diseases: guv

June 3, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Monday, June 2, ruled out closing of borders amid confirmed emerging diseases in Panay and Siquijor Islands, which already had two fatalities.

Bacolod ASF-free: Benitez

June 3, 2025

Mayor Alfredo Benitez has declared June 2 that Bacolod City is “locally free from the African swine fever (ASF)”.

Lacson takes oath for final term as governor June 28

June 3, 2025

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson will lead the oathtaking of reelected and newly-elected provincial officials on June 28.

BCPO joins BESO

June 3, 2025

The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has joined the Bacolod Express Service Office (BESO) initiative aimed at delivering fast and accessible government services to the public.

Pag-IBIG Fund continues to grow members’ savings

June 3, 2025

Pag-IBIG Fund recorded a 50 percent increase in investment income in the first four months of 2025, reflecting its prudent financial stewardship and growing capacity to support members’ savings and housing needs.

SSS, UnionDigital Bank discuss partnership for micro lending

June 3, 2025

Social Security System (SSS) president and chief executive officer Robert Joseph Montes De Claro and UnionDigital Bank president and CEO Danilo Mojica II met recently and discussed partnership opportunities.

SRA seeks emergency powers to contain RSSI infestation

Capitol eyes rebidding of P1.2B bulk water project

Albee: Bacolod to launch P20 a kilo rice on June 5

NegOcc not closing borders amid emerging diseases: guv

Bacolod ASF-free: Benitez

Lacson takes oath for final term as governor June 28

BCPO joins BESO

Pag-IBIG Fund continues to grow members’ savings

SSS, UnionDigital Bank discuss partnership for micro lending

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